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Clearwater Beach: Fun on the Florida Suncoast
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powdery sands, warm Gulf breezes, and enough activities to entertain kids and
adults make Clearwater Beach the ideal playground for travelers of all ages.
Clearwater Beach is what a resort town was meant to be: a casual seaside
atmosphere with enough dining and lodging choices to accommodate any budget.
From its settlement in the late 19th century, Clearwater Beach has transformed
itself from a winter hideaway for snowbirds to a highly accessible beach town
that attracts Floridians and foreign tourists alike. Clearwater Beach is part of
the aptly named Suncoast, which includes the beaches from Tampa Bay to Naples
along the west coast of Florida.
By day, the family-friendly, sugar sand beaches are the main attraction in
Clearwater Beach. Sportsmen can enjoy deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico and
charter boats are available for other marine excursions, including dolphin
watching tours. There’s more than one way to get around this resort town—rent a
jet ski to ride the waves, take a trolley ride, rent a bike, or put on your
flip-flops and stroll down Gulfview Boulevard.
When the sun goes down, Clearwater Beach shows off its true colors. The Sunsets
at Pier 60 Festival is a nightly sunset celebration that takes place in Pier 60
Park on Clearwater Beach. Inspired by the nightly arts festival at Mallory
Square in Key West, this free family event features artisans, crafters, street
performers, and live musical entertainment. If you’re going to spend the night
in Clearwater Beach, be sure to make the Pier 60 Festival one of your travel
destinations.
When it’s time for dinner, take advantage of the wonderful restaurants that
Clearwater Beach has to offer. Fresh seafood is a local specialty; from fried
grouper sandwiches to succulent crab legs, there are an endless variety of
choices. Order a tropical drink and do some people watching in one of Clearwater
Beach’s open air dining establishments, or indulge in a sumptuous buffet for an
all-you-can-eat special. Dinner cruises serve up food, drinks, and romance as
you glide through the tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you plan on
dining on land or sea, don’t forget your dancing shoes—it’s all part of the
vibrant nightlife in Clearwater Beach.
At the end of the evening, there are a number of accommodations that will suit
any budget—from modest motels to luxury resorts, and everything in between.
Oceanfront hotels offer swimming pools and beach access, and the staff at larger
resorts can help guests make arrangements for a number of activities, from SCUBA
diving excursions to sightseeing cruises. For budget conscious travelers, less
expensive lodging can be found along the intercoastal waterway.
Another benefit of a Clearwater Beach vacation is the town’s proximity to other
Suncoast cities. Clearwater Beach is only 25 miles away from the center of the
bustling Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area and about an hour away from the
boutique shops and cultural attractions in Sarasota. After enjoying all that
Florida’s Suncoast has to offer, you’ll want to make several return trips to
Clearwater Beach.
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